Branch: Great Southern Region – Albany WA
Salary: $70,432 - $70,432 a year
Closing Date: :00 PM
The Department of Communities protects and cares for Western Australian children and young people who are in need and supports families and individuals who are at risk or in crisis.
Are you looking to join the Department of Communities in a key frontline position located in the Great Southern Region?
If you have a sound understanding of the issues and trends around alternative care of children and the ability to build strong working relationships within the team, the community and with culturally diverse families, we want to hear from you!
About the roles: Child Protection Workers: Work with children, young people and families who are vulnerable or in crisis to ensure children are safe and protected from harm.Field Workers: A modified Child Protection Worker position for those without relevant qualifications.Case Support Officers: Provide direct support to Child Protection Workers by collecting, recording and analysing client information.Family Support Officers: Provide supervision and support to families, children and young people about accessing Department and community resources.Administrative Assistants: Contribute to the effective management of the District Offices.Customer Liaison Officers: First point of contact for community members accessing services.Parent Visitors: Undertake home and community visits to provide support to Parents and Carers.Best Beginnings Plus Workers: Provide culturally appropriate parenting skill services.Qualification Requirements: Under our Child Protection Workforce Model, priority will be given to qualified applicants in the first instance to maintain a qualified workforce.
If you have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or a relevant human services area, please apply for the Child Protection Worker position.
Refer to our website for information about the qualification requirements.
What we offer you: We offer a safe and healthy working environment, a range of benefits, including attractive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and learning and development opportunities.
How to apply: Apply online by clicking the 'Apply for Job' button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
A comprehensive resume/CV.A copy of all relevant qualifications as specified in your application or resume/CV.For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact the HR Recruitment team.
Eligibility Requirements: You must be an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident or hold an appropriate Australian work visa to apply for a role through the register.
Equity and Diversity: The Department of Communities embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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